Camila Cabello made a striking return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on September 11, debuting her new dark hair and performing her emotional track 'Godspeed' from her album C,XOXO. Her performance, which included a dramatic laptop smash, was met with mixed reactions on social media, with some accusing her of lip-syncing while others praised her emotional delivery. Cabello described her performance as a 'funeral' for negativity in her life, reinforcing her theme of letting go through her music. She was also seen celebrating her nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best Trending Video during the event. The show featured multiple artists, including her ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes and Sabrina Carpenter, both of whom have been linked to Cabello in past rumors. Despite the backlash, Cabello's fans defended her, highlighting the intensity and authenticity of her performance.